Need to put down references for an interview but don’t really want to disclose that I’m searching for a new job. Any advice?

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Always wondered about this myself given 99% of the time someone is looking for a new job they're not telling their current employee about it.

And honestly, how useful are references in the recruiting process? Has anyone ever given the name of someone who won't say good things? I get it for background checks and stuff for security clearance, but for the hiring process, seems pretty useless.

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Need to find a few colleagues you trust that wouldn’t care

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This is what I do

I’ve always put down 3 fake references and 1 real one. To this day no one has ever called the real reference

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